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… usually don't have symptoms so you won't know. The only way to check would be through taking a test either at one of our clinics or through our Home testing service which would be able to test for…
… if a woman gets repeated infections. In men, the infection can spread up the urethra and into the testicles – causing pain and swelling of the testicles or block the vas deferens (the tube which sperm…
Test and Go Service
The Test and Go service is a peace of mind test so good for individuals who just want a check up to make sure everything is ok. for example, this can be used as an annual check up or if you've…
… on why you are visiting us. If you are attending for a sexual health screen (e.g. a chlamydia test) then we will ask for a urine sample (boys/transwomen), a vaginal swab (girls/transmen), a blood…
… can I catch Syphilis?
Although syphilis can be hard to spot without the right blood test, it's one of the easiest sexually transmitted infections to catch and pass on.
Syphilis spreads…
… of the scrotum (sac round balls). It is usually caused by an infection in the epididymis, testicle or tubes.
What might I notice?
Pain, redness or swelling in the scrotum. It can also cause some…
…Am I pregnant?
The only way to be sure you're pregnant is to get a test. If your period is every four weeks, do the test if you don’t start your period on time. If your cycle is longer, do a test 3 weeks after…
… not all of them are passed on through having sex. It is often unclear as to the cause. If tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea are negative a diagnosis of NSU is made. Negative tests do not mean…
… If you think you might have hepatitis please contact your GP or sexual health service for a test.
What does a test involve?
Hepatitis testing is simple and requires giving a sample of blood. If you…
… picked up any infections. However, please remember some infections might not show up on a test immediately. For example the most common infection, Chlamydia, can take up to two weeks after becoming…
